National U-13 screening resumes in Couva today

Tropical Storm Bret wreaked havoc throughout the country with several roofs blown off while there was no respite when the rain and strong winds ended with flooding taking place throughout most of the country.

Training resumes today at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva from 3.30pm. Organisers are stressing that only players already summoned are invited to take part.

TTFA Technical Director Muhammad Isa said the sessions are the start of a process to select a national Under-13 boys team to prepare for future competitions such as the CONCACAF Under 15 championship leading to Under 17 and Under World Cup qualification in the next four to six years.

Players will be screened, entered into a database and carefully assessed by coaches over a period of sessions as the selection process is continued towards preparations for future assignments both on the local and international stage.

“We are pleased to be starting the Under 13 boys programme on Monday with screening sessions at the Ato Boldon Stadium,” Isa told TTFA Media.

“This is not for immediate selection on a national under 13 team but moreso a programme that will be overseen by the TTFA geared towards national team selection and preparation at the youth level.

We already have a National Under 15 and Under 17 team in training and now we have commenced the process for an earlier age groups,” Isa added.